Chapter 6 — Service and Repair
Blazing Angels Operation and Service Manual
Page 42 of 64
040-0168-01 Rev. B 3/14/2008
Tail Light Replacement
1.
Remove the three (3) Torx screws that secure the rear panel with the lights in place, and carefully
remove the panel with the lights attached.
2.
Disconnect the Molex connector and remove the nuts and washers that secure the light in place.
3.
Reverse these steps to install the new light.
Cold-Cathode Florescent Light Service
Cold-Cathode Florescent Lights (CCFLs) are used to light the instrument panels and add a blue
glow around the front speakers.
Each CCFL set is made up of one or two light tubes and a power inverter. The power inverter is
connected to +12 VDC power (see Figure 28). If both of the lights in a set fail, the problem is
most likely a faulty power inverter or loose power connection. Make sure the power connector is
firmly attached to the power inverter. Swap the power inverter with a known good inverter as a
test before changing the light tubes.
If you replace an inverter, and the replacement set has a power switch, make sure it is switched
ON. Install the inverter it so that the vents (the circle of small holes) on the case are not covered.
Power Inverter
+12 VDC In from
DC Power Supply
2-Pin Connector Attached to Tube
Cold-Cathode Florescent Tubes
Figure 28.
Cold-Cathode Light Detail
CCFLs Behind Rear Marquee
The Rear Marquee is lit by two sets of 12" white CCFLs. Each light is held in place with two
screw-mounted cable ties. The inverters are secured below the lights with Velcro.
To access the lights and inverters, remove the 12 Torx screws that secure the clear plastic and
artwork in place and remove the plastic and artwork.
Speaker Lights
Two 6" blue CCFLs add a glow around the front speakers. These lights and inverters are located
inside the marquee. Refer to Figure 27 for an exploded view of the marquee assembly, and do
the following to change a light:
1.
Disconnect the cabinet from AC power.
2.
Remove the ten (10) Torx screws that secure the marquee artwork and clear plastic in place and
remove the clear plastic and artwork.
3.
Disconnect the power connector and snip the cable ties that secure the light to the assembly.
4.
Reverse these steps to install the new light.
